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‘Beethoven’s Tango,’ ‘The Stranger,’ and ‘Paradoxical Ballerinas’ come to Santa Barbara Lobero

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

Choreographers Fernanda Ghi and Meredith Ventura, with Hollywood director John Behring, bring a fascinating spectacle to the stage.

Isla Vista’s Friendship Manor Moving to Santa Barbara’s Eastside

Housing By Christina McDermott

The senior living community is relocating to the former site of Capitol Hardware on Milpas Street.

Fresh Bread, Italian Style

Food By Rebecca Horrigan

Colombini Bakery brings peace, love, and harmony with every loaf.

Domingo’s Café Has been a Community Favorite Since 1986

Food By Ella Bailey

Domingo Sifuentez, Monica Scafidi, and Sonya Williams and their Old Town Goleta family-run business.

He’s Got Game

Books By Leslie Dinaberg

Author Arvind Ethan David discusses his novel ‘The Great Game’ at Chaucer’s Books on Sept. 3.

CommUnify to Open New Childcare Center for Low-Income Families in Santa Maria

Community By Callie Fausey

The new property was purchased as Head Start faces a potential federal overhaul.

Falling in Love with Rideau Once Again

Food & Drink By Tessa Reeg

National Relaxation Day brings some much-needed R&R to our copy chief.

Music & Meditation SB with Robert DeMaine, cello

Fri, Sep 11 2:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Rick Holmstrom Band with special guest Greg Leisz

Mon, Aug 31 7:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Seimandi & Leprieur: “Another Room” — Opening Reception & Live Music

Thu, Sep 03 5:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Climate Fridays Santa Barbara: Electric Vehicles

Fri, Sep 04 4:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Raíces y Sueño: Día de los Abuelos

Sat, Sep 05 10:00 AM

Santa Barbara

Carpinteria Arts & Crafts Faire

Sat, Sep 05 10:00 AM

Carpinteria

SBJH and NITE LIFE Car Club Lowrider Car Show

Sat, Sep 05 10:00 AM

Santa Barbara

Dog Man’s Viking Pawty!

Sat, Sep 05 11:00 AM

Solvang

Salty Strings at the Band Shell

Sat, Sep 05 4:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Comedy Night at Carrillo Recreation Center

Sat, Sep 05 7:00 PM

Santa Barbara

Comedy Night at Carrillo Recreation Center

Sat, Sep 05 7:00 PM

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Santa Barbara Lets Its Pride Shine

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Pacific Pride Festival makes a splash on the waterfront.

Capturing the Fiesta Parade Revelry

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Santa Barbara’s El Desfile Histórico is an annual celebration of horses and community spirit.

Rincon Hill Farm Hosts a Celebration of Seasonal Cooking, Sustainable Agriculture and Sta. Rita Hills Wines

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Special collaboration dinner featured chefs Kevin Fink (Emmer & Rye), Daniel Kim (Monte’s), and Donnachadh Family Wines.

Take the Train: Riding the New Pacific Surfliner Commuter Service

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Reporter Elaine Sanders tests the new service at the start of LOSSAN’s 12-month pilot program.

Vigil Held at Santa Barbara Courthouse for Victims of ICE Killings

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Dozens gather Monday to mourn Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Guerrero, who were killed by federal immigration agents this week.

Environmental Defense Center Kicks Off TGIF! Happy Hours

Organizations share updates on their work at the first of three gatherings in downtown Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Celebrates July 4th

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Santa Barbara-Based Musician Brayell Talks Bands and Bedroom Pop

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Q&A with Breaking Tunes artist Brayell.

Brayell feat. The DreamHoppers: Breaking Tunes

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Area artist Brayell and band jam out in the Santa Barbara Public Library’s Faulkner Gallery.

‘Love for the People’ Spreads the Juneteenth Joy at Plaza Del Mar

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Families, friends, and visitors gathered with Juneteenth Santa Barbara on Friday to celebrate Black independence.

Arts & Entertainment

He’s Got Game

Books By Leslie Dinaberg

Author Arvind Ethan David discusses his novel ‘The Great Game’ at Chaucer’s Books on Sept. 3.

Review | Four Bands, Zero Weak Links

Music By Xavier Pereyra

Music to His Eyes

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

‘Beethoven’s Tango,’ ‘The Stranger,’ and ‘Paradoxical Ballerinas’ come to Santa Barbara Lobero

Dance By Jatila van der Veen

Ensemble Theatre Company’s Star-Studded Season on Sale Now

Theater By Leslie Dinaberg

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Food & Drink

Domingo’s Café Has been a Community Favorite Since 1986

Food By Ella Bailey

Domingo Sifuentez, Monica Scafidi, and Sonya Williams and their Old Town Goleta family-run business.

Falling in Love with Rideau Once Again

Food & Drink By Tessa Reeg

Fresh Bread, Italian Style

Food By Rebecca Horrigan

Milio’s Pizza Brings the New York Slice to State Street

Food By Tiana Molony

More Food & Drink

Living

Indy Origins: Buying Airplane Tickets on the Internet

Indy 40 By Matt Kettmann

This is the story about how my ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ article led to a life of journalism.

Indy Origins: Tyler Hayden Finds the Life of Kings

Indy 40 By Tyler Hayden

Indy Origins: The Palladino Father-Son Movie Reviewing Team

Indy 40 By D.J. Palladino

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Sports

Bishop Diego Rolls Past West Ranch, 42-13, in Home Opener

Sports By Xavier Pererya

Bishop Diego hosted West Ranch High School for its first home game of the season at La Playa Stadium. The

Santa Barbara High Overwhelmed by Corona Del Mar in 37-7 Defeat

Sports By Victor Bryant

UC Santa Barbara Men’s Soccer Earns 1-1 Draw Against No. 12 Marshall

Sports By Victor Bryant

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Real Estate

G&C Questionnaire: Interior Designer Shannon Scott

Heart of the Home By Keith Hamm

Born in Big Sur and raised as a hippie flower child, Shannon Scott’s natural kid creativity got a boost from

Can Paris’s Nature-Based Approach Attenuate Extreme Heat?

Going Green By Dennis Allen

Hubba Hubba Lane: A Doggone Tale

Street Stories By Betsy J. Green

With Home Decor, Size DOES Matter

The Style Specialist By Christine S. Cowles

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Announcements

Registration is Now Open for Central Coast Schools to Attend Opera SB’s Free Matinee of The Barber of Seville

Announcement By Opera Santa Barbara

Comedian Nikki Glaser to Perform at Chumash Casino Resort

Announcement By Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians

The House of Beau Hosts a Curated Antique + Vintage Market on State Street to Support NatureTrack Foundation

Announcement By NatureTrack Foundation, House of Beau

Santa Barbara Culinary Experience Awards $35,000 in Community Grants, Launches Named Scholarship with SBCC Foundation

Announcement By Santa Barbara Culinary Experience

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‘Beethoven’s Tango,’ ‘The Stranger,’ and ‘Paradoxical Ballerinas’ come to Santa Barbara Lobero

Isla Vista’s Friendship Manor Moving to Santa Barbara’s Eastside

Fresh Bread, Italian Style

Domingo’s Café Has been a Community Favorite Since 1986

He’s Got Game

CommUnify to Open New Childcare Center for Low-Income Families in Santa Maria

Falling in Love with Rideau Once Again

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Santa Barbara Lets Its Pride Shine

Capturing the Fiesta Parade Revelry

Rincon Hill Farm Hosts a Celebration of Seasonal Cooking, Sustainable Agriculture and Sta. Rita Hills Wines

Take the Train: Riding the New Pacific Surfliner Commuter Service

Vigil Held at Santa Barbara Courthouse for Victims of ICE Killings

Environmental Defense Center Kicks Off TGIF! Happy Hours

Santa Barbara Celebrates July 4th

Santa Barbara-Based Musician Brayell Talks Bands and Bedroom Pop

Brayell feat. The DreamHoppers: Breaking Tunes

‘Love for the People’ Spreads the Juneteenth Joy at Plaza Del Mar

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Bishop Diego Rolls Past West Ranch, 42-13, in Home Opener

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G&C Questionnaire: Interior Designer Shannon Scott

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